About rejectcab3.org
An independent civic information and monitoring platform tracking Zimbabwe's Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3.
Who we are
rejectcab3.org is an independent civic information and monitoring platform focused on Zimbabwe's Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3.
The platform has been created to provide clear, accessible and regularly updated information on the Bill, its constitutional implications, public reaction, legal debate, media coverage and wider governance consequences.
At present, information about CAB3 is spread across parliamentary documents, legal commentary, civil society statements, regional media, international reporting and social media. This makes it difficult for citizens, journalists, policymakers and diaspora communities to understand the issue quickly and accurately. rejectcab3.org brings that information into one place.
The site is not designed as a party-political vehicle. Its focus is constitutional process, public participation, direct presidential choice, institutional legitimacy, freedom of expression and civic accountability.
Our purpose is to make a complex constitutional debate easier to follow. We publish plain-language explainers, curated coverage, public resources, expert commentary, timelines and civic guidance. We also provide background materials for journalists, diplomats, civil society organisations and concerned citizens. The central principle is simple: Zimbabwe's constitutional rules should not be rewritten to extend political power or weaken the people's direct role in choosing their President.
Our mission
Our mission is to provide a credible, accessible and regularly updated public resource on Zimbabwe's Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3. We explain what the Bill proposes, track the debate around it, document public and legal responses, and support lawful civic engagement.
rejectcab3.org exists to help citizens, journalists, civil society organisations, diaspora communities and international observers understand the constitutional issues at stake and follow developments responsibly.
Our vision
We believe Zimbabwe's constitutional future should be shaped through openness, lawful process, public participation and respect for the people's direct voice.
Our vision is a public debate in which constitutional reform is understood clearly, scrutinised fairly and judged by the same standard for every leader: rules must limit power, not serve it.
What guides our work
The Constitution should guide political power, not be reshaped to serve it.
Citizens should have a meaningful voice in decisions that affect how they are governed.
The right of citizens to choose their President directly is a central democratic safeguard.
Constitutional debate should be peaceful, lawful and protected from intimidation.
We publish sourced information, correct errors where necessary, and clearly distinguish facts, analysis, opinion and statements.
Strong institutions, clear rules and lawful transitions are essential to national stability.
Who maintains the platform
rejectcab3.org is maintained by a small editorial and research team focused on constitutional monitoring, public information and civic communications. The team reviews coverage, updates explainers, verifies sources and ensures the platform remains factual, responsible and accessible.
Legal and constitutional contributors help review sensitive explainers, technical claims and public guidance. Their role is to support accuracy and ensure that the platform remains focused on constitutional process, public participation and institutional accountability.
rejectcab3.org welcomes responsible commentary from lawyers, academics, students, religious figures, civil society organisations, diaspora voices, former officials and concerned citizens. Submissions are moderated and verified before publication.
How we got here
Zimbabwe adopts a new Constitution intended to strengthen constitutional governance, limit executive power, protect rights and establish clearer rules for leadership and public institutions.
Earlier amendments alter parts of the constitutional framework, including provisions related to judicial appointments and executive authority. These changes form part of the wider background to current debates over constitutional safeguards.
Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 is published, triggering public debate and constitutional scrutiny. The Bill proposes changes including longer terms of office and a new method for choosing the President.
Public hearings take place amid reports of tension, overcrowding, objections and concerns about whether consultation has been adequate. Civil society organisations, lawyers, students and opposition voices begin raising concerns about direct elections, term limits and Section 328.
Coverage increasingly frames CAB3 as a constitutional and regional stability issue. Public reporting highlights legal challenges, concerns over incumbent benefit, and scepticism about whether the process is genuinely consultative.
rejectcab3.org tracks parliamentary developments, legal challenges, public statements, media coverage and expert commentary as the debate continues.